- Date Of Birth: January 4, 1968
- Date Of Death: March 23, 2021
- State: Colorado
Joel H. “Joey” Strickler, 53, of Cañon City, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Joel was born January 4, 1968 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to James Strickler and Grace Gingrich. He proudly served in the United States Army for 13 years, including two tours in Korea and one tour in Kuwait.
Joel married Heather Robinson on August 16, 1996 and they shared 25 wonderful years together. He always had a humorous anecdote and brought a smile to so many with his great sense of humor. He was a food enthusiast, always ready for a home-cooked meal, tasty cakes, a chocolate shake or German food.
Joel loved Military History, all kinds of music and artists, and was a lover of all animals. He was a loving, Christian man who loved others well with his support, time, care and compassion. Joel was a true family man who was extremely proud to be a dad, Opa, husband, son, brother and friend.
Joel is survived by his loving wife, Heather; mother, Grace Strickler; children, Adam, Aimee (Andrew) Baker, Lucas (Elise) Strickler; Zachary Strickler; grandchildren, Nash and Finn Baker; mother and father-in-law, Shirley and Preston Troutman; father-in-law, Ronald Robinson; siblings, Jimmy (Patti), Judy (Terry), Jeannie (Terry), Jane, Janet, Sandy; sisters-in-law, Donna (Jackie) Hardy, Stacy Robinson; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandmother, Marian Haldman; kindly regarded uncles, William Strickler (WWII deceased), James Gemill; special nephew, John Foreman and numerous other family members.
